Serenella Hotel

This small and friendly family-run hotel is right in the heart of Cervinia, occupying the first floor of a larger building. The hotel provides good accommodation perfect for the budget conscious skier. It is in the perfect location right in the centre of the resort and the shops, restaurants and numerous bars of Cervinia are only a stroll away. The nearest lift is located 3 minutes' walk away (250m). The comfortable rooms are furnished in a simple style and have shower, hairdryer, TV and telephone. Twins can be made up as doubles on request. Facilities at the hotel include a wood-panelled bar, restaurant offering typical dishes of the Aosta Valley, small terrace, whirlpool (payable locally) and Wi-Fi is available in the lounge and reading room.

Cervinia

Dominated by the mighty Matterhorn and surrounded by outstanding scenery, the compact village of Cervinia is one of the highest resorts in the Alps. The extensive ski area is served by an impressive lift system which connects Cervinia with Valtournenche as well as Zermatt in Switzerland. The skiing in Cervinia seems almost limitless - from Plateau Rosa you can reach the slopes of both Zermatt and Valtournenche. It may not quite have Zermatt’s glamour, but Cervinia ski resort has masses of great intermediate skiing and is one of the highest resorts in the Alps meaning an unusually long season. In the best of both worlds you can ski up and over the Swiss border, enjoy some of the skiing on the Zermatt side and return to Italy in time for a late (and much cheaper) lunch! The village offers a good selection of shops, bars, nightclubs, pizzerias and restaurants.